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‘7 Days’ is a romantic comedy film that revolves around Ravi and Rita who have to go out on a pre-arranged date, thanks to their traditional parents. Then, the advent of the pandemic traps them under a roof. The offbeat formula of Roshan Sethi’s directorial debut won the heart of people, and the movie earned the recognition of fans and critics. Following its 2021 release, it won several awards and accolades, including the Best First Feature in the 37th Independent Spirit Awards....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the eponymous Dutch show, ‘Big Brother’ is a reality TV series that brings together a group of people from different walks of life and puts them against one another in different challenges. They stay in a lavish house isolated from the outside world for a number of weeks until a winner is declared. With the long-running show entering its 24th season, many fans must be curious to know more about it and where it can be watched....

Director Stephen Dunn’s debut feature film ‘Closet Monster,’ is a riveting tale about the internalized trauma and fears of a closeted gay teenager, Oscar Madly (Connor Jessup). Following his parents’ divorce, Oscar goes through several ups and downs in his life while dealing with complex emotions about his closeted sexuality. In the end, the film tethers towards surrealism to bring Oscar’s journey to a conclusion. Given the drama movie’s emotional and sensitive subject material, handling of mature themes, and portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community, it is natural for viewers to ponder whether the film is based on real incidents or true events....

Created by Luke Del Tredici and Dan Goor, ‘Killing It’ is a comedy series that follows a divorced man named Craig (Craig Robinson), who works as a homeless security guard. He has no money and needs $20,000 to purchase land. However, his loan is rejected by the bank. Disappointed, Craig meets an Australian Uber Driver named Jillian (Claudia O’Doherty), who tells him about her side gig as a snake hunter. Jillian then proposes that the two team up to hunt down more invasive Burmese pythons than anyone else to win the state-sponsored cash prize....

Rue Bennett is the protagonist of ‘Euphoria‘ and easily one of the show’s most complicated characters. Her constant battle with mental health issues that push her towards drug addiction is a highlight of the show. The character brings a sense of realism to the highly stylized and dramatic teen drama. As the show’s second season explores the various facets of Rue’s personality, a discussion about her sexuality emerges. In a series that thrives on sexually graphic scenes, Rue has been surprisingly reserved about her sexual desires....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Take the Night’ is a crime thriller film that revolves around two siblings, with rivalry and quite a few secrets. When a planned fake kidnapping goes south, the two siblings must work together to save the family fortune. Directed and written by Seth McTigue, the mystery drama movie features some stellar performances from a talented ensemble cast, comprising Seth McTigue, Roy Huang, Brennan Keel Cook, Sam Song Li, and Shomari Love....

‘The Bubble,’ directed by Judd Apatow, is a comedy movie that follows a film-within-film narrative. In the film, the cast of a hugely popular dinosaur-themed film franchise arrives at a secluded hotel in England to shoot the upcoming installment. However, they soon experience various issues in completing the project. The group is working on a film called ‘Cliff Beasts,’ and a quick search of the title will surely make viewers wonder whether the movie is based on a real franchise....

Created by J.T. Rogers and co-executive-produced by Michael Mann (‘Heat’), ‘Tokyo Vice’ is a crime-drama series that revolves around Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort), an American expatriate from Missouri who comes to the Japanese capital to make a name for himself as a journalist. Jake’s father is a coroner, and his interest in investigative journalism stems from accompanying his father to work. Despite botching an entrance exam due to inattentiveness, Jake lands a job at the Meicho Shimbun, a leading Japanese-language newspaper with 12 million circulation a day....

‘Young Rock’ follows the remarkable and often tumultuous early years of the wrestler turned actor and businessman Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The comedy series takes a lighthearted look at his younger days, introducing a variety of colorful characters inspired by real people that influenced The Rock’s life in one way or another. Season 2 opens with the Johnson family going through some tough times, and Dwayne is forced to stay with an associate of his father — a man named Downtown Bruno....

Netflix’s ‘Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.’ centers around Sarma Belngailis, the co-founder of Pure Food and Wine. The restaurant was one of the premier eateries after its inception in 2004, providing a fine-dining vegan experience. However, by 2014, the business was fraught with problems, ultimately leading to a shutdown. Jim Switzer, who used to work there as the operations manager, shared his experiences on the show. So, let’s find out more about him then, shall we?...

When Queensland, Australia, resident Lindy Williams got close to and planned to marry George Gerbic, people believed they would make the perfect pair. However, people were left shocked when George’s dismembered body turned up beside a road near the city of Gympie, turning the case into a full-fledged homicide investigation. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Women: Vow To Kill’ chronicles the gruesome murder and shows how efficient police action brought Lindy to justice....

A headband is not just a fashion accessory but also a great way to manage hair fall and heat. Mika Bertholdo found a way to add style to the simple object and even make it adjustable. Thus, in season 13 episode 22 of ‘Shark Tank,’ she introduced her brainchild Ooakshell, which produces a range of size-inclusive hairbands with unique hand-dyed designs. While the product is interesting indeed, how about we find out how the company is doing presently?...

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Boys Presents: Diabolical’ is a spin-off of the hit Emmy-nominated series ‘The Boys.’ The animated show is a collection of several short films, each of which has a different plot, tone, and animation style. However, the narratives are all rooted in the same fictional universe of the franchise. The action-adventure show has drawn praise for its outlandish and whimsical storylines as well as diverse art styles. Moreover, being a part of a popular franchise comes with the perk of having an existing fanbase....

‘Dark Winds’ begins with a horrifying double murder. An old man is killed brutally and a young girl dies without any apparent cause of death. The Feds are called in to solve the case, but the victims are Native Americans, and Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Tribal Police knows that the FBI doesn’t have a good track record of solving such cases. He continues the investigation, but the deeper he goes into it, the more difficult it becomes for him to control his emotions....

‘The First Lady’ episode 8 finds the three central characters, Michelle Obama (Viola Davis), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson), facing some very specific personal challenges. Each of the three first ladies attempts to change the status quo during their individual stints in the White House. However, this episode finds them dealing with deeper issues. In the show’s 1970s timeline, Gerald Ford loses the presidential election to Jimmy Carter....

Created by Curro Novellas, ‘Lies and Deceit‘ or ‘Mentiras’ is a Spanish thriller drama series that revolves around Laura Munar, a respected high school literature teacher, who decides to go to dinner with Xavier Vera, a well-known surgeon. On waking up the following morning, Laura feels unwell, and her intuition tells her that she had been drugged and taken advantage of the previous night by Xavier. Complementing the dark and mysterious theme of the narrative, the visuals and backdrops make use of a rather bleak tone to emphasize the suspense and mystery that the series possesses....

Netflix’s ‘Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.’ chronicles what can only be defined as a baffling saga involving millions of dollars, claims of immortal dogs, and a romance turned not just sour but also criminal. After all, it centers around Sarma Melngailis, who unexpectedly went from being the queen of vegan cuisine to a convicted fraudster after tying the knot with Anthony Strangis (also known as Shane Fox). But for now, let’s just delve into her two businesses — Pure Food and Wine as well as One Lucky Duck — to find out precisely where they once openly operated, shall we?...

Written and directed by Kogonada, ‘After Yang’ is a science fiction drama movie based on the short story ‘Saying Goodbye to Yang’ by Alexander Weinstein. It follows the life of a family in the near future where android robots are bought as companions or live-in babysitters. The narrative takes birth when Jake’s young daughter’s android companion, Yang, breaks down out of the blue. As he is trying hard to fix Yang and get him to work again, Jake realizes that life has been passing right in front of him all this time without him really living....

Netflix’s thriller series ‘Pieces of Her’ opens with a young woman beginning to suspect that her mother might be hiding an explosive secret from her. After watching Laura kill a man with a swift and practiced motion, her daughter Andy starts to fear that her mother is a very dangerous person. The more the daughter uncovers, the more explosive her mother’s secret is revealed to be. Slowly, Andy realizes that almost everything she knows about her past has been fabricated....

Netflix’s ‘The Circle‘ can only be described as a reality competition series wherein a rotating cast isolates themselves in different flats of the same building to play a popularity game unlike any other. The catch, though, is that their sole means of communication is personal/group messages through the specifically designed titular app, giving way to both anonymity as well as sheer strategy. So now that season 4 of this ever-intriguing production has made it to our screens, let’s find out all there is to know about one of its most clever contestants, Alyssa Ljubicich, shall we?...